Lockdown Protocol

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Lockdown Protocol, with the measured data showing 60+ FPS at 1080p and 1440p on high settings, while 4K requires the Low preset to stay fluid. Across all tested configurations, the pairing demonstrates that the Arc B570’s GPU throughput is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the 9900X3D’s strong multi-threaded performance keeps the CPU from becoming a bottleneck even at lower settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 136 FPS, Medium averages 96 FPS with a minimum of 82 and a maximum of 111, High averages 84 FPS, and Ultra averages 63 FPS. These numbers indicate that even the most demanding preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a narrow margin, with the Ultra average sitting exactly at 63 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance drops noticeably but remains playable on three of the four presets. Low averages 100 FPS, Medium averages 71 FPS with a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 81, and High averages 62 FPS. Ultra falls below the threshold at 46 FPS. The gap between Low and High at this resolution is 38 FPS, showing that settings scaling has a substantial impact on the GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the Arc B570 struggles to maintain playability outside the Low preset. Low averages 64 FPS, Medium averages 46 FPS with a minimum of 39 and a maximum of 52, High averages 40 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 18 FPS on average, and from Medium to High another 6 FPS, while Ultra is exactly half the Low average. This resolution clearly pushes the GPU to its limit, with only the least demanding preset staying above 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of labor. The Ryzen 9 9900X3D, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47737 and a single-core score of 6739, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. These scores suggest that the processor is not the limiting factor in Lockdown Protocol, as even the lowest FPS at 4K Ultra (30 FPS) is far below what the CPU’s compute capability would allow.

The GPU, by contrast, shows its influence through resolution scaling. At 1080p Low, the combination achieves 136 FPS; at 1440p Low, it drops to 100 FPS; and at 4K Low, it falls to 64 FPS. This represents a 53% reduction from 1080p to 4K at the same preset, which is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. Similarly, preset scaling within a single resolution demonstrates the GPU’s role: at 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra cuts the average from 136 FPS to 63 FPS, a 54% decline. The CPU’s performance remains constant across these settings, so the frame rate changes must be attributed to the Arc B570’s rendering load.

At higher resolutions, the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute throughput become the decisive factors. The Arc B570’s 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the memory capacity and bandwidth appear to be insufficient for the Ultra preset, which averages only 30 FPS. The CPU’s role is therefore minimal at 4K, while at 1080p Low the high frame rates (136 FPS) still do not expose any CPU limitation, as the 9900X3D’s single-thread score of 6739 in Cinebench R23 is well above what this game demands.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 63 FPS. This is the highest visual quality the combination can run at this resolution while maintaining the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, which averages 62 FPS. Medium averages 71 FPS, but High is more demanding and still clears 60 FPS, making it the optimal choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing playability. Ultra at this resolution drops to 46 FPS and is therefore not viable.

At 3840x2160, only Low meets the 60 FPS requirement, averaging 64 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below the threshold, with averages of 46, 40, and 30 FPS respectively. This means 4K users must accept the lowest settings to achieve smooth gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2987 out of 3714 tested combos in Lockdown Protocol. This places it in the lower half of all configurations, which is surprising given the CPU’s high percentile ranking (91st) and the GPU’s mid-range standing (65th percentile). The low combo rank suggests that the Arc B570 is the limiting component for this particular game, dragging the overall performance down despite the powerful processor.

In practical terms, this rank means that a majority of tested hardware combinations outperform this pairing in Lockdown Protocol. The CPU’s nearest rivals—the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF (avg score 55093, -0.6% delta), Intel Core Ultra 5 245K (54053, +1.3%), Intel Xeon 6505P (53701, +2%), and Intel Core i7-14700F (53620, +2.1%)—are all within 2.1% of the 9900X3D’s average benchmark score of 54762, so swapping the CPU for any of these would not meaningfully change the game’s frame rates. The GPU’s rivals, including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, +0.1%), Intel Arc A750 (20582, -0.1%), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (20480, +0.4%), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (20662, -0.5%), show that the Arc B570 is closely matched with several other GPUs, but none of these alternatives would boost the combo’s rank substantially in this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the playable threshold for Lockdown Protocol, and how does this combo perform against it?

A: The playable threshold is 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the combo exceeds it on all presets, with Ultra averaging 63 FPS. At 2560x1440, it exceeds it on Low (100 FPS), Medium (71 FPS), and High (62 FPS), but not Ultra (46 FPS). At 3840x2160, only Low (64 FPS) meets the threshold.

Q: Which resolution offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combination?

A: The data indicates 2560x1440 on High settings is the sweet spot, averaging 62 FPS. This provides a higher resolution than 1080p while still allowing a demanding preset, whereas 4K requires Low to stay playable.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X3D has an average benchmark score of 54762. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, scores 55093, a difference of -0.6%. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K scores 54053 (+1.3%), the Intel Xeon 6505P scores 53701 (+2%), and the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53620 (+2.1%). All are within a narrow band of the 9900X3D.

Q: What is the GPU’s memory configuration, and does it impact 4K performance?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. At 4K Ultra, the combo averages only 30 FPS, suggesting that the memory capacity or bandwidth is insufficient for the highest settings at that resolution.

Q: Is this combination better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming?

A: At 1080p, the combo can run Ultra at 63 FPS, but at 1440p the best playable setting is High at 62 FPS. Both are viable, but 1440p High offers a higher resolution with a similar frame rate, making it the more visually impressive option without sacrificing smoothness.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 2987 out of 3714 combos, placing it in the lower half of the database. This indicates that while the hardware is capable of running the game at 60 FPS on several settings, many other combinations deliver higher frame rates.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Lockdown Protocol, but with important caveats depending on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the combination is fully playable on all presets, including Ultra at 63 FPS. At 2560x1440, it maintains 60+ FPS on Low, Medium, and High, with High being the best visual option at 62 FPS. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset reaches 64 FPS; Medium (46 FPS), High (40 FPS), and Ultra (30 FPS) all fall short of the 60 FPS threshold.

For users prioritizing high refresh rates, the 1080p Low preset at 136 FPS offers the smoothest experience, while 1440p High provides a strong balance of resolution and fidelity. The 4K results are the weakest, and anyone targeting 4K should expect to run the game at its lowest settings or consider a more powerful GPU. The CPU’s performance is never the limiting factor, as even at 4K Ultra the bottleneck is clearly the Arc B570.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If the Ryzen 9 9900X3D were replaced with a CPU of similar capability, the frame rates in Lockdown Protocol would remain nearly identical. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is the closest match, with an average benchmark score 0.6% lower than the 9900X3D. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is 1.3% higher, the Intel Xeon 6505P is 2% higher, and the Intel Core i7-14700F is 2.1% higher. All four CPUs would produce effectively the same gaming performance in this title.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc B570 is closely matched by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% higher average score), Intel Arc A750 (0.1% lower), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% higher), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% lower). Swapping to any of these GPUs would yield similar frame rates in Lockdown Protocol, though the Arc A750 is the most direct comparison as another Intel discrete card. Users with any of these alternative GPUs should expect the same resolution-dependent behavior: playable at 1080p and 1440p on high settings, but limited to Low at 4K.